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English football club that appointed Enzo Maresca as manager after Pep Guardiola stepped down in June 2026.
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The Namibian
Manchester City drawn to face Real Madrid in Champions League last 16
“Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after being drawn Friday to play each other in the last 16, while reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea.”
Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16The Namibian
Manchester City can keep pressure on Arsenal with a win at Leeds
“Manchester City can keep the pressure on Arsenal with a win at Leeds, while troubled Tottenham cannot afford another damaging defeat.”
Arsenal face Chelsea title test, troubled Spurs in spotlightThe Namibian
Manchester City won against Newcastle 2-1 on Saturday
“Pep Guardiola labelled Manchester City's 2-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday as a "massive" moment in the Premier League title race.”
Guardiola hails Man City's ‘massive' win over NewcastleThe Namibian
Manchester City closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points
“Guardiola's second-placed side closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to just two points with their tense victory at the Etihad Stadium.”
Guardiola hails Man City's ‘massive' win over NewcastleThe Namibian
Manchester City will move two points behind Arsenal if they beat Newcastle
“Pep Guardiola's side will move two points behind Arsenal if they beat Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, putting extra heat on the leaders before the north London derby 24 hours later.”
Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdownThe Namibian
Manchester City beat Salford 2-0 in FA Cup fourth round
“Mohamed Salah struck as Liverpool cruised into the FA Cup fifth round with a 3-0 win over Brighton on Saturday, while Marc Guehi scored his first goal for Manchester City in a 2-0 victory over fourth-tier Salford.”
Liverpool beat Brighton, Man City oust Beckham's Salford from FA CupThe Namibian
Manchester City is attempting to remain on course for a quadruple
“Arsenal and Manchester City take a break from their battle at the top of the Premier League to try and remain on course for a quadruple this weekend as Wigan and Salford seek monumental FA Cup shocks.”
Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup ‘miracles'The Namibian
Manchester City gained hope in the title race from the Arsenal-Brentford draw
“Arsenal missed the chance to extend their Premier League lead to six points as Brentford rattled the Gunners in a 1-1 draw on Thursday to give Manchester City hope in the title race.”
Arsenal held by Brentford to offer Man City Premier League title hopeThe Namibian
Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 to close to three points of Arsenal
“Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 to close in on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday, as Liverpool inflicted Sunderland's first home defeat of the season to ease the pressure on Arne Slot.”
Man City close on Arsenal, Liverpool end Sunderland's unbeaten home runThe Namibian
Manchester City can cut the gap to three points at the top by facing Fulham on Wednesday
“Manchester City can ramp up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by cutting the gap at the top to just three points when they face Fulham on Wednesday, a day before the Gunners travel to in-form Brentford.”
Man City eye Premier League title twist as pressure mounts on Frank and HoweAbout 30 teenage boys in Gobabis train informally after school without kit or coach, inspired by international footballers like Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland, hoping to build professional soccer careers locally and abroad.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
About 30 teenage boys in Gobabis train informally after school without kit or coach, inspired by international footballers like Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland, hoping to build professional soccer careers locally and abroad.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain beat tournament favourites France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, to advance to Sunday's final where they will face either Argentina or England.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham netted twice in extra-time to lead England past Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final. England will face Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday with Kane and Haaland as their leading scorers; the winners will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium meet Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, seeking to break Spain's defence, which has recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets—a first in history. Spain have conceded just six shots on target in five matches and are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup-winning approach.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Mexico on Sunday in the Estadio Azteca as Erling Haaland and Norway face Brazil in a separate round-of-16 match, with two more quarter-final spots available after France and Morocco qualified on Saturday.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Norway will play Brazil in Sunday's World Cup last-16 match, hoping to repeat their 1998 group-stage victory. Erling Haaland, who scored his fifth goal at the tournament against Ivory Coast, is central to their hopes, though Coach Solbakken acknowledges Brazil are favourites.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to advance to the World Cup last 16, marking Egypt's first time reaching this stage. Egypt will next face Argentina.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored a late winner in the 86th minute as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in a World Cup last-16 match, setting up a quarter-final against Brazil. It was Norway's first-ever knockout victory in World Cup history.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City hired former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on a three-year contract to manage the club after Pep Guardiola stepped down. Maresca's move was delayed by Chelsea's demand for a reported £17 million compensation package.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history, securing their first ever World Cup win and a clash with England.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 on Saturday to secure second place in Group L and advance to the World Cup last 32, where they will face the runner-up from Group K in Toronto on Thursday. England topped the group after beating Panama 2-0.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
France and Norway meet in a crucial World Cup group-stage match on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland — both on four goals — set to feature prominently. France need only a draw to clinch first place in the group owing to superior goal difference.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with two goals in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria, breaking Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals. Messi's tournament tally now stands at 18 goals.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 on Monday to advance to the World Cup last 32, securing their progression with a game to spare.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
England begin their World Cup bid against Croatia on Wednesday, seeking to end a 60-year wait for a trophy, while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record-equalling sixth World Cup tournament for Portugal against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid after nine trophy-laden years at Manchester City, where he made 459 appearances and scored 76 goals since 2017.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria to become the joint all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 16 goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored twice in his first World Cup appearance as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in Boston on Tuesday, their first match at a major tournament since 1998. The win left Norway top of Group I on goal difference, level with France on three points.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equaliser to earn Norway a 1-1 draw with Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match, with Brahim Diaz having given Morocco an early lead.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal fans gathered in north London for a bus parade celebrating the club's first Premier League title since 2004. The celebration came after the team won the league on 19 May, though their hopes for a Champions League double were ended by a loss to Paris St Germain.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Cristiano Ronaldo is making a record sixth World Cup appearance with Portugal, who face DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K. At 41, Ronaldo has not scored in his last nine World Cup and Euro matches combined, though manager Roberto Martinez has kept faith in him after his recent success in the Nations League.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal are attempting to win their first Champions League trophy by facing defending champion Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday. PSG, who won the trophy 14 years after Qatar Sports Investments took over the club, are favourites to defend after Luis Enrique rebuilt the side following the departures of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe, while Arsenal are returning to Europe's biggest stage for the first time since their 2006 final loss to Barcelona.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final to secure the club's first European trophy, with departing manager Oliver Glasner claiming his third trophy in two and a half years at the club.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain, after winning their maiden Champions League title last year by defeating Inter Milan 5-0, face Arsenal in Budapest aiming to retain the trophy. Manager Luis Enrique's side are favourites and have proven difficult to stop, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia describing the team as capable of beating any opponent when they play their way.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says defeating Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final would atone for their Europa League demotion due to UEFA multi-club ownership rules, and return them to the competition they "deserved" to play in this season.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain meet in Saturday's Champions League final in a clash of styles—PSG with continental attacking prowess against Mikel Arteta's pragmatic, defensive Arsenal, who have conceded only six goals in 14 matches while PSG have let in 22.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday in a 1-1 draw with Brentford, leaving as the club's third-highest goalscorer of all-time with 257 goals after nine years at Anfield. The 33-year-old Egyptian winger provided an assist for Curtis Jones before being substituted.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland won his third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons at Manchester City, scoring 27 goals in 35 league appearances as City fell short in their bid to retain the title. Haaland joins Alan Shearer and Harry Kane as three-time winners.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20. The 31-year-old scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure third place and Champions League qualification.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →